The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

This study tested whether adding a common anti-inflammatory steroid (dexamethasone) to a bone graft helps new bone grow better after a tooth is pulled, compared to using plain salt water. Researchers worked with 44 adults who needed a tooth removed and later a dental implant. The…

This study investigated whether rapamycin, a drug used to prevent organ transplant rejection, could improve heart function in healthy older adults. Researchers enrolled 20 participants aged 70-95 and used detailed heart scans (MRI) to measure changes after 8 weeks of rapamycin tr…

This study tested if adding a special gel made from a patient's own blood (called L-PRF) during gum disease surgery would help the gums heal better and cause less pain after the procedure. It compared two standard surgical approaches in 21 patients with gum disease, using a 'spli…

This small pilot study tested whether a comprehensive nutrition and bone health program could help older adults recover better after hip fracture surgery. Researchers worked with 40 patients aged 65-89 to see if this approach could reduce complications, prevent future fractures, …

This small, early-stage study explored whether combining a fast-acting ketamine nasal spray with proven trauma therapy could help people with PTSD. Four adults with PTSD received daily therapy sessions plus ketamine spray over two weeks. Researchers wanted to see if this combinat…

This study compared two forms of processed donor bone material used during a common dental procedure called a sinus lift. The goal was to see if one form (fibers) helps the patient's own new bone grow better than another form (particles) when preparing the jaw for a dental implan…

This study tested whether adding the drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to the standard liver cancer drug sorafenib could better control advanced liver cancer. It involved 64 patients with cancer not eligible for surgery or transplant. Researchers aimed to see if the drug combination …

This small, early-stage study tested whether combining aerobic exercise with virtual reality (VR) games could help improve walking, balance, and thinking skills in people with Parkinson's disease. Ten participants did aerobic workouts followed by VR sessions. Researchers measured…

This study tested whether an accelerated schedule of targeted brain stimulation could reduce PTSD symptoms in military veterans and active-duty service members. Participants received up to four daily sessions of image-guided magnetic brain stimulation over two weeks. Researchers …

This study tested whether taking a 28-day break from cannabis affects mood, pain, sleep, inflammation, and HIV levels in people living with HIV who use cannabis regularly. Researchers paid 25 participants money as an incentive to stop using cannabis for one month and tracked thei…

This study tested a new smartphone app called JUN, which uses artificial intelligence to help pregnant women track symptoms and get feedback. Researchers wanted to see if the app helped women feel more confident in managing their health, especially comparing those under community…

This study aimed to understand if having COVID-19, especially a severe case requiring hospitalization, increases a person's long-term risk of developing diabetes. Researchers followed 23 people, including those who had been hospitalized with COVID-19, those with mild cases, and p…

This study aimed to understand if raising ketone levels in the blood could improve how the heart pumps in people with both type 2 diabetes and heart failure. Researchers gave 41 participants infusions of ketones at different levels and used heart scans (MRI and PET) to measure ch…

This study aimed to create a tool to better predict prostate cancer severity. It involved 382 men diagnosed with low-grade cancer who were scheduled for prostate removal surgery. Researchers collected their tissue samples, blood, and health information to find clues that could re…